The Best Episodes of Eli Roth's History of Horror Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(330 votes)

   #1 - Slashers (1)

   S1:E210/21/2018

   Slasher films killed in the ’80s, but their violence, perceived misogyny, and endless sequels almost ended the genre. Supernatural killers Chucky and Freddy saved them from extinction.

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   8.1/10(359 votes)

   #2 - Zombies

   S1:E110/14/2018

   Zombies are the monsters of the 21st century, and America's major contribution to horror. What set off zombie fever? All roads lead to George Romero, who made zombies a metaphor for social ills.

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   8.1/10(234 votes)

   #3 - Ghost Stories

   S1:E711/18/2018

   Ghost movies have been with us since the dawn of cinema. Some ghosts are benevolent, some ghosts are malicious, but they all represent the mystery of what happens to us after we die. Stephen King, Haley Joel Osment and others break down the appeal of spooky spirits.

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   8.0/10(312 votes)

   #4 - Slashers (2)

   S1:E310/22/2018

   Slashers got sophisticated in the '90s, evolving from Freddy Krueger to Candyman to the terrifying Hannibal Lector. The 2000s brought "torture porn" – a response to post-9/11 panic.

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   8.0/10(266 votes)

   #5 - The Demons Inside

   S1:E410/28/2018

   The fear that demons will enter our bodies and make us do terrible things has inspired some of the most frightening films ever made, including the masterpieces Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist.

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   7.9/10(261 votes)

   #6 - Killer Creatures

   S1:E511/4/2018

   Monsters hold a special place in the history of horror. Stephen King, Tippi Hedren and Joe Dante weigh in on the killer predators in nature, the nightmare creatures of the fantastic, and the monsters inside us, waiting to escape

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   7.7/10(256 votes)

   #7 - Vampires

   S1:E611/11/2018

   Modern vampires come in many guises, but they all address our fascination with sex and death. From the ghastly Count Orlok to the glam vampires of True Blood, John Landis, Josh Hartnett, Mick Garris and others take a look at why thirsty fiends are endlessly appealing.

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